Salmenes 20

1 Til sangmesteren; en salme av David. Herren bønnhøre dig på nødens dag, Jakobs Guds navn berge dig!

To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. May the Lord give ear to you in the day of trouble; may you be placed on high by the name of the God of Jacob;

2 Han sende dig hjelp fra helligdommen og støtte dig fra Sion!

May he send you help from the holy place, and give you strength from Zion;

3 Han komme alle dine matoffer i hu og finne ditt brennoffer godt! (Sela)

May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah)

4 Han gi dig efter ditt hjerte og fullbyrde alt ditt råd!

May he give you your heart's desire, and put all your purposes into effect.

5 Måtte vi kunne juble over din frelse og løfte seiersmerket i vår Guds navn! Herren opfylle alle dine bønner!

We will be glad in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will put up our flags: may the Lord give you all your requests.

6 Nu vet jeg at Herren frelser sin salvede; han svarer ham fra sin hellige himmel med frelsende storverk av sin høire hånd.

Now am I certain that the Lord gives salvation to his king; he will give him an answer from his holy heaven with the strength of salvation in his right hand.

7 Hine priser vogner, hine hester, men vi priser Herrens, vår Guds navn.

Some put their faith in carriages and some in horses; but we will be strong in the name of the Lord our God.

8 De synker og faller, men vi står og holder oss oppe.

They are bent down and made low; but we have been lifted up.

9 Herre, frels! Kongen bønnhøre oss på den dag vi roper!

Come to our help, Lord: let the king give ear to our cry.